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Bayridge Bulletin-November 30, 2025

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">LIVE ON SCHOOL DAY UNTIL DEC. 12 - </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">SAC HONEY FUNDRAISER!</h2><img src="/images/bd379d0a-f23a-4cdc-9395-2bd1a299460d" alt="maplescapes fundraiser" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">SAVE THE DATE: DEC. 18! - </h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">SAC'S FAMILY COOKIES & COCOA EVENT</h2><img src="/images/4c75bec9-301f-45af-ba44-78eafc8bac4c" alt="December 18" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>It has been a great week at Bayridge Public School. It is hard to believe that December is here! The girl's volleyball team, coached by Mrs. Overvelde and Mr. Fields-Young did an amazing job at their tournament. They played with heart, skill, and showed great sportsmanship this season. Up next...the boy's tournament. With snow and frost beginning, as of December 1st, all climbers are closed before, during, and after school. We thank students for their patience and cooperation as we navigate changing fall conditions.The School Advisory Council's honey fundraiser is now LIVE on School Day. Each item will appear individually. You can order as little or as much as you would like. Thank you for supporting our school's fundraiser to help with student learning at Bayridge Public School. Orders are accepted until December 12th. For the month of December, we will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Kingston Food Bank. Items can be collected up until the Jingle Bell Walk, Run, and/or Roll Event on December 18th. Families are welcome to join us as we jingle our way around the BSS track at 2 pm. Families can meet their student at their line up spots (Kindergarten students will be on the primary pavement) beginning at 1:45 pm. Donations of second-hand, good condition hats/toques and mittens/gloves are welcome here! We have many students who would benefit from these items. The School Advisory Council is thrilled to bring the Holiday Shop back this year! This fun event will take place during the school day on December 16! Students will have an opportunity to "shop" from donations for one family member for the holidays, another celebration or "just because". Once again, this would not be possible without your support! We will be collecting new or gently used (giftable) items between December 8th and 12th at the school. Wondering what to donate? Popular items are: mugs, candles, toys, costume jewelry, holiday decorations, multi tools (no blades please), key chains, games. Don't let this list deter your creativity though! Anything you think might be a fun gift would be much appreciated! We are also looking for volunteers to help shoppers wrap their gifts on the day of the shop between 9:05 and 4:00 (you do not have to be available for the full day)! Please contact Meg Redmond with your availability at megcarrharris@hotmail.com. Thank you!As the weather continues to shift, we encourage all students to dress appropriately for the changing temperatures. Layers, waterproof jackets, proper footwear, hats/touques, mittens/gloves, and snowpants help keep students comfortable and ready for outdoor play and learning. We often go outside for recess and learning even with a mild drizzle - we love the fresh air and the oppotunity to move around outside. We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The office will be covered for an hour throughout the day from 12-1 pm. You can email us at bayri@limestone.on.ca or call 613-389-6900. Emails and phone messages will be answered within 48 hours. For immediate assistance, please call back and to speak to someone. Bayridge Public School is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Harrassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse towards staff will not be tolerated. Thank you.Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Wishing everyone a great December! Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</h2><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/55852873-4a3e-4e50-9eba-769290ae5916" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e49d542b-c955-4625-9c9e-e1c5de1deafa" alt="Edge" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift! Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break. LIMITED TIME til November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout. Visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc16d1d2678904010474608de239ffe72%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638987367253060647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xpByzi2F69TFU6tONapFBIdFMRsQuqOtDIUkKIF8CGU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. 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Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">edgeimaging.ca/lookup</a> or call the Edge Customer Care team at 1-888-416-3343.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Program - Tuesday through Friday!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">NEW THURSDAY VENDOR: Welcome Smoke & Barrel!</h3><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Thursdays: New Vendor: Smoke & Barrel (quesadillas) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. We are looking for a new Thursday vendor. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2" alt="This Week" width="263" height="255" style="width:263px;height:255px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, December 1 (Day 1): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club AM Recess in the LC</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, December 2 (Day 2): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">International Day of the Abolition of Slavery</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, December 3 (Day 3):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">International Day of Persons with Disabilities</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Coding Club for Grades 6, 7, and 8 @ First Recess</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, December 4 (Day 4):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club PM Recess in the LC </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, December 5 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Day - BPS t-shirts or school colours!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li></ul><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">December</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">December 8-12: Drop off items for SAC's Holiday Shop </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">December 10: SAC Meeting 5:30-7:00 pm / International Human Rights Day </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">December 16: SAC's Holiday Shop</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">December 18: Jingle Bell Walk @ 2 pm / SAC & LDSB Indigneous Team Evening - Cookies & Cocoa Event: 3:30-5:30 pm </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">December 21: Winter Solstice/Yule</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">December 24: Christmas Eve </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">December 25: Christmas </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">December 25-January 2: Chanukah (Judaism)</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa (African American)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">January</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">January 1: New Year's Day </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">January 4: National Ribbon Skirt Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">January 6: Epiphany (Christianity/Western)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">January 14: Bus Safety Presentations (last block) / Orthodox New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">January 17: Raoul Wallenberg Day (Holocaust Education)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">January 20: Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">January 24: International Day of Education / Bell Let's Talk Day </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">January 30: PA Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">February</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">February 2: Term 2 Begins </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">February 6: School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 13: Term 1 Reports & COLs Home to Families </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">February 17: Lunar New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">February 18: Ramadan / Ash Wednesday</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 1: Pesach/Passover</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 2: Purim </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 4: Holi </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 5: BPS Gould Lake Winter Day (Quaresma & Travers) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2> <img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">December 10</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">January 14</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">February 18</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h2><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to: </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Jana Biron (casual EA) </li></ul><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Ella Breen (LTO)Megan Richmond (LTO)Meagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeAlicia Bacile Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Cameron DucharmeEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Andrea Martin Keerthiga Dhandipani Rawan SawanYogi JayaramanEmma ElyeaJana Biron Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstinePamela Graham</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Vaccines</h3><img src="/images/eb5e3f7b-9317-4001-83ec-201a809495b4" alt="Vaccines" width="449" height="689" style="width:449px;height:689px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Opportunities for Students</h2><img src="/images/55852873-4a3e-4e50-9eba-769290ae5916" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Resources for Families</h2> <img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

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Bayridge Bulletin-November 23, 2025

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/4c75bec9-301f-45af-ba44-78eafc8bac4c" alt="December 18" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>We wrapped up Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week with incredible energy, gratitude, and school spirit, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Students and staff participated in thoughtful discussions, classroom activities, and community-building events that highlighted kindness, empathy, and the importance of being an upstander. Thank you for your support at home-together, we continue to foster a safe, inclusive, and caring school community.This week, students in Grades 4-8 will be participating in the Student Census. The census helps us better understand student experiences and needs so we can continue improving our programs, supports, and school environment. Your child’s voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership as we collect this important information.A huge thank you the LDSB's Indigenous team for the afternoon of learning with eco-art and corn husk dolls with our self-identified Indigenous student group. Our next field trip is on November 28th - permission forms are LIVE on School Day!With the recent weather changes, we’re excited to share that both playground climbers will be open whenever conditions are dry during recesses. All climbers are closed between 8:50-9:05 am. Safety is always our top priority, so on days when equipment is wet or slippery, the climbers will remain closed. We thank students for their patience and cooperation as we navigate changing fall conditions.The School Advisory Council is thrilled to bring the Holiday Shop back this year! This fun event will take place during the school day on December 16! Students will have an opportunity to "shop" from donations for one family member for the holidays, another celebration or "just because". Once again, this would not be possible without your support! We will be collecting new or gently used (giftable) items between December 8th and 12th at the school. Wondering what to donate? Popular items are: mugs, candles, toys, costume jewelry, holiday decorations, multi tools (no blades please), key chains, knick snacks, games. Don't let this list deter your creativity though! Anything you think might be a fun gift would be much appreciated! We are also looking for volunteers to help shoppers wrap their gifts on the day of the shop between 9:05 and 4:00 (you do not have to be available for the full day)! Please contact Meg Redmond with your availability at megcarrharris@hotmail.com. Thank you!As the weather continues to shift this fall, we encourage all students to dress appropriately for the changing temperatures. Layers, waterproof jackets, proper footwear, hats/touques, mittens/gloves, and snowpants help keep students comfortable and ready for outdoor play and learning. We often go outside for recess and learning even with a mild drizzle - we love the fresh air and the oppotunity to move around outside. We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The office will be covered for an hour throughout the day from 12-1 pm. You can email us at bayri@limestone.on.ca or call 613-389-6900. Emails and phone messages will be answered within 48 hours. For immediate assistance, please call back and to speak to someone. Bayridge Public School is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Harrassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse towards staff will not be tolerated. Thank you.Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we continue to build a safe, welcoming, and thriving school community.Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</h2><img src="/images/795cccb3-b22b-48b8-b8e0-0b48863d45ee" alt="parking fines" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/55852873-4a3e-4e50-9eba-769290ae5916" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e49d542b-c955-4625-9c9e-e1c5de1deafa" alt="Edge" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift! Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break. LIMITED TIME til November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout. Visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc16d1d2678904010474608de239ffe72%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638987367253060647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xpByzi2F69TFU6tONapFBIdFMRsQuqOtDIUkKIF8CGU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">edgeimaging.ca/order</a> and enter your portrait codes to get started. Lost codes? Check out our online look-up form <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2Fa15d320e5e860354d376917608a26d74%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc16d1d2678904010474608de239ffe72%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638987367253073636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BTWqgrodZYbljTtzugJy6f6airKXC%2BvqDBAy9%2FLumZE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/a15d320e5e860354d376917608a26d74/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">edgeimaging.ca/lookup</a> or call the Edge Customer Care team at 1-888-416-3343.<img src="/images/902027c5-408f-43ee-a4ed-d849acbdd02c" alt="Census 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Students in Grades 4-12 will participated in the Student Census this week, unless they have been opted out. About the Student CensusThe Student Census is a voluntary survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. This important initiative aims to learn more about students' identities, academic achievement, and their experiences at school. By understanding more about the unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for everyone.The data is paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.It is important to note that:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The survey is optional.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Responses are confidential.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Students can choose to answer as much or as little of the survey as they wish.</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> Lunchbox Program - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">CANCELLED: Thursdays: Tahini’s Middle Eastern </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. We are looking for a new Thursday vendor. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <img src="/images/e7cb3c1e-2f4c-49a8-99c0-9725edd959a2" alt="This Week" width="263" height="255" style="width:263px;height:255px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, November 24 (Day 1): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Student Census Week Begins </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club AM Recess in the LC</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Volleyball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, November 25 (Day 2): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Begins</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Volleyball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, November 26 (Day 3):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Volleyball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, November 27 (Day 4):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club PM Recess in the LC </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Volleyball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, November 28 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Day - BPS t-shirts or school colours!</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Indigenous Education Field Trip to No. 9 Gardens for Self-Identified Students in Grades 3-8 (all day with Bath PS, J.G. Simcoe, & Molly Brant w/ LDSB Indigenous Team) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Student Census Week Ends</li></ul><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">November</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">November 25-December 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">November 30: Advent (Christianity/Western/Eastern)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">December</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">December 2: International Day of the Abolition of Slavery</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">December 8-12: Drop off items for SAC's Holiday Shop </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">December 12: SAC Meeting 5:30-7:00 pm</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">December 10: International Human Rights Day </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">December 16: SAC's Holiday Shop </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">December 18: SAC & LDSB Indigneous Team Evening - Cookies & Cocoa Event: 3:30-5:30 pm </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">December 21: Winter Solstice/Yule</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">December 24: Christmas Eve </li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem">December 25: Christmas </li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem">December 25-January 2: Chanukah (Judaism)</li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem">December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa (African American)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">January</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">January 1: New Year's Day </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">January 4: National Ribbon Skirt Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">January 6: Epiphany (Christianity/Western)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">January 14: Bus Safety Presentations (last block) / Orthodox New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">January 17: Raoul Wallenberg Day (Holocaust Education)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">January 20: Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">January 24: International Day of Education / Bell Let's Talk Day </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">January 30: PA Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">February</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">February 2: Term 2 Begins </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">February 6: School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 13: Term 1 Reports & COLs Home to Families </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">February 17: Lunar New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">February 18: Ramadan / Ash Wednesday</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 1: Pesach/Passover</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 2: Purim </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 4: Holi </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 5: BPS Gould Lake Winter Day (Quaresma & Travers) </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2><img src="/images/e597666f-35a8-404b-a795-e69291d92699" alt="Honey Fundraiser" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">December 10</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">January 14</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">February 18</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h2><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to: </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Jana Biron (casual EA) </li></ul><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Ella Breen (LTO)Megan Richmond (LTO)Meagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeAlicia Bacile Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Cameron DucharmeEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Andrea Martin Keerthiga Dhandipani Rawan SawanYogi JayaramanEmma ElyeaJana Biron Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstinePamela Graham</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Vaccines</h3><img src="/images/eb5e3f7b-9317-4001-83ec-201a809495b4" alt="Vaccines" width="449" height="689" style="width:449px;height:689px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Opportunities for Students</h2><img src="/images/55852873-4a3e-4e50-9eba-769290ae5916" alt="Gould Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/fd2ee69b-978b-401a-ab8c-20836a8b85cd" alt="Mathematics Mindset November " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

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Bayridge Bulletin-November 16, 2025

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;">SAC Honey Fundraiser: Coming Soon!</h2><img src="/images/e597666f-35a8-404b-a795-e69291d92699" alt="Honey Fundraiser" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Dear Families, </h2>We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all students and staff who contributed to our lovely and thoughtful Remembrance Day ceremony. The performances, readings, and displays of respect truly honoured the significance of the day. Thank you to our community for joining us in remembrance.Congratulations to our Senior Volleyball teams who have started to play exhibition games against other schools at Bayridge PS and away. Students continue to display athleticism, teamwork, and represent our school in a positive way!From November 17–21, our school will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Throughout the week, students will take part in age-appropriate lessons, discussions, and activities focused on:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Building empathy and respect</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Understanding the impact of bullying</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Learning how to seek help and support others</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;">Strengthening our school culture of kindness and inclusion</li></ul>We encourage families to continue these conversations at home, reinforcing the importance of speaking up, standing together, and treating one another with care. As students continue to build friendships and grow socially, we are gently reminding everyone of the importance of respecting personal space and keeping hands and feet to themselves. These are important parts of fostering safe, kind, and inclusive peer relationships for all.With the colder and wet temperatures the primary and junior climbers are closed for the season. Both climbers will re-open in the Spring!As the weather continues to shift this fall, we encourage all students to dress appropriately for the changing temperatures. Layers, waterproof jackets, and proper footwear help keep students comfortable and ready for outdoor play and learning. We often go outside for recess and learning even with a mild drizzle - we love the fresh air and the oppotunity to move around outside. Last week, progress reports (Grades 1-8) and initial observations reports (Kindergarten) went home to families. Please reach out to your student's teacher if you would like to connect further. As we approach the inclement weather months (roughly early November to early April), our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with their school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school transportation on inclement weather days. School buses function differently than other vehicles, and sometimes, although it is safe for the average family vehicle to travel, it is not safe for a school bus to be on the road. Due to the geographic size of our district, weather conditions can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, there are times when transportation cancellations may only apply to specific areas experiencing adverse conditions, while other regions remain unaffected. Having to cancel school transportation is understandably disruptive to families, but Tri-Board always puts the safety of their 30,000-plus bus riders first and foremost in their decision-making. Learn more about <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limestone.on.ca%2Fnews%2Fprepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7C892fa2f3eb9741a1fb8b08de17eb71d4%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638974497276512607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TlAu4h1093ukZ07aDqzfwtdZejPJ2tYb73uBd0GVE74%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">how to help make the winter season and bus cancellation days easier for families to manage on our website</a>.As there has not been enough interest in Tahini Mediterranean on Thursdays through Lunchbox, they have cancelled past and future orders at Bayridge PS. Money has been and will be refunded to families through Lunchbox. We are currently looking for another vendor for Thursdays. We ask that special personal items, such as stuffed animals, mini cars, Pokémon cards, or other small treasures, stay at home. While we understand how comforting or exciting these items can be, they are easily lost or misplaced during the busy school day. We want to avoid upset students or missing belongings, so please help us by keeping these special items safe at home.Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we continue to build a safe, welcoming, and thriving school community.Be you, belong, believe, be a bear!Ms. Stephen, Mrs. Asselstine, and The BPS Team<img src="/images/e49d542b-c955-4625-9c9e-e1c5de1deafa" alt="Edge" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Capture your memories before the holidays with the perfect gift! Place your school photo order by December 8 to receive it before the holiday break. LIMITED TIME til November 20: get 50% off digital holiday cards with coupon code HOLLY just add the product to your cart then enter coupon before checkout. Visit <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2F4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc16d1d2678904010474608de239ffe72%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638987367253060647%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xpByzi2F69TFU6tONapFBIdFMRsQuqOtDIUkKIF8CGU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/4a2823ab92b88f235d66917608a1f79d/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">edgeimaging.ca/order</a> and enter your portrait codes to get started. Lost codes? Check out our online look-up form <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fe2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8%2Fa15d320e5e860354d376917608a26d74%2Ff9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0&data=05%7C02%7Cstephene%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc16d1d2678904010474608de239ffe72%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638987367253073636%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BTWqgrodZYbljTtzugJy6f6airKXC%2BvqDBAy9%2FLumZE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/e2b594dd2031537cd6f5c5df0c7b91f8/a15d320e5e860354d376917608a26d74/f9d5a5dd1418d5a569ba5eab4da42dd0. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link">edgeimaging.ca/lookup</a> or call the Edge Customer Care team at 1-888-416-3343.<img src="/images/902027c5-408f-43ee-a4ed-d849acbdd02c" alt="Census 2025" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block">Dear Families,As a follow-up to our previous messages about the upcoming Student Census survey, the deadline for families to opt out has been extended to the end of day on Monday, November 17. If you wish to opt your student(s) out, please contact your school principal at bayri@limestone.on.ca. Families who have already opted out do not need to take any further action.Students who are opted out will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox and will be provided with an alternative activity during the survey period.Available Student Census ResourcesThere are resources about the Student Census for families and students available on Limestone’s website, including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link">About the Student Census</a> (including a video)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">A list of <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-frequently-asked-questions-faqs-" class="editor-link">Frequently Asked Questions and Answers</a> that includes information on privacy, confidentiality, and data use</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">A <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-introduction-to-student-and-family-guide-" class="editor-link">Student and Family Guide</a>  that explains the survey questions and why we ask them</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-4-to-6-questions" class="editor-link">Copies of the questions for the Grades 4 to 6 survey</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-2025-grades-7-to-12-questions" class="editor-link">Copies of the questions for Grades 7 to 12 survey</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student-census-student-and-family-question-guide" class="editor-link">Question Guide</a></li></ul>About the Student CensusThe Student Census is a voluntary survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. This important initiative aims to learn more about students' identities, academic achievement, and their experiences at school. By understanding more about the unique backgrounds, experiences, and needs of students, we can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for everyone.The data is paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.It is important to note that:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">The survey is optional.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Responses are confidential.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Students can choose to answer as much or as little of the survey as they wish.</li></ul> Thank you,Alison McDonnellSuperintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Early Years and Equity and Inclusion<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> Lunchbox Program - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday</h2><img src="/images/d336aff1-be1b-4314-9d35-6fce75f2470e" alt="Lunchbox" width="338" height="566" style="width:338px;height:566px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Lunchbox Lunch Program</h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Tuesdays: Boston Pizza (pizza & pasta) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Wednesdays: Edo Japan (sushi and bowls) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">CANCELLED: Thursdays: Tahini’s Middle Eastern </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Fridays: Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers</li></ul>You can order your Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. We are looking for a new Thursday vendor. Orders are due by noon on Sunday. Please create an account and explore the <a href="https://www.lunchboxorders.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.lunchboxorders.net</a> site now - there is no obligation to order. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Nov. 21st is LDSB Pink Shirt Day!</h2><img src="/images/f1daa6fb-282a-41dc-8891-740e1df4709d" alt="Pink Shirt Day" width="518" height="642" style="width:518px;height:642px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">BULLYING AWARENESS & PREVENTION WEEK: Nov. 17-21!</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Monday, November 17 (Day 1): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club AM Recess in the LC</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Volleyball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Tuesday, November 18 (Day 2): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Boston Pizza - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Volleyball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Wednesday, November 19 (Day 3):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Edo Japan - Lunchbox Program </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Individual Retakes & Class Photos - Edge Imaging</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Educational Support Staff Appreciation Day </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Art Club 1:05-1:45 in the LC</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Senior Boys Volleyball Practice @ 1:05 pm </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Thursday, November 20 (Day 4):</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Transgender Day of Remembrance</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">BPS Spirit Wear Day!</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Chess Club PM Recess in the LC </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Senior Girls Volleyball Practice @ 3:30 pm</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Friday, November 21 (Day 5): </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Gino's Pizza & Chicken Fingers - Lunchbox Program</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">LDSB Pink Shirt Day</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Bullying Awareness & Prevention Assembly (2nd or 3rd Block) </li></ul><img src="/images/7a1068fe-8ca8-4b49-b7c2-34ec573d3316" alt="Coming Up" width="387" height="230" style="width:387px;height:230px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Coming Up</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">November</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">November 24: Student Census Week Grades 4-8</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Opportunity for families to opt students out of the Voluntary Student Census until Nov. 17, 2025 end of day </li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">November 25-December 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">November 30: Advent (Christianity/Western/Eastern)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">December</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">December 2: International Day of the Abolition of Slavery</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">December 10: International Human Rights Day </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">December 18: SAC Cookies & Cocoa Event: 3:30-5:30 pm </li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">December 21: Winter Solstice/Yule</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">December 24: Christmas Eve </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">December 25: Christmas </li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">December 25-January 2: Chanukah (Judaism)</li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">December 26-January 1: Kwanzaa (African American)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">January</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">January 1: New Year's Day </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">January 4: National Ribbon Skirt Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">January 6: Epiphany (Christianity/Western)</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">January 14: Bus Safety Presentations (last block) / Orthodox New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">January 17: Raoul Wallenberg Day (Holocaust Education)</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">January 20: Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">January 24: International Day of Education / Bell Let's Talk Day </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">January 30: PA Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">February</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">February 2: Term 2 Begins </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">February 6: School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">February 13: Term 1 Reports & COLs Home to Families </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">February 17: Lunar New Year </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">February 18: Ramadan / Ash Wednesday</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">February 22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day </li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">March</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">March 1: Pesach/Passover</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">March 2: Purim </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">March 4: Holi </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">March 20: Eid-ul-Fitr</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">March 21: Naw-Ruz (Baha'i) / Nowruz (Ismaili)</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">April</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">April 1: Principal Appreciation Day / Wesak (Buddha Day)</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">April 10: Holy Friday (Eastern Orthodox) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">April 14: Vaisakhi</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">April 21: Ridvan (12-day Baha'i Festival)</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">April 22: Administrative Professionals Appreciation Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">May</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">May 4: Teacher Appreciation Week</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">May 22: Shavuot - Day 1</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">May 23: Shavuot - Day 2</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">May 25: Grade 8 Graduation Photos - Edge Imaging </li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">May 28: Discover Kindergarten: 4:30-6 pm</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">May 29: PA Day</li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">June</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">June 22: Grade 8 Graduation & Boat Cruise </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">June 24: Term 2 Reports & COLs Home to Families</li></ul><img src="/images/3a49fcad-2018-4f7b-a92f-bc6038d62966" alt="Calendar" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> School Advisory Council (SAC) Exec & News: </h2><img src="/images/a62364ee-0b50-4e43-bfad-f3170b89ca1a" alt="SAC" width="184" height="160" style="width:184px;height:160px;display:inline-block"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Chair: Kristy Kuhn </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Vice Chair: Vacancy </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Treasurer: Jenn Nguyen </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Secretary: Kayla Mae Primeau</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Fundraising Coordinator: Zrinka Vukadinovic</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Indigenous Representative: Vacancy </li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Divisional Representatives: Lindsay Hanna (Junior) - Kindergarten, Primary & Intermediate Vacancies </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">PIC Representative: Meg Redmond</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Members-At-Large: Alison Kuiack, Amber McCready, Melissa Brooks, Melissa Muloin</li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Anyone who is part of our Bayridge PS family as a caregiver is welcome to attend any of our meetings this year. The next SAC Council Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm in the Learning Commons/Library. </h4><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">SAC Dates: </h3>All meetings take place in the Learning Commons/Library from 5:30-7 pm. <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">December 10</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">January 14</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">February 18</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">March 11</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">April 15</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">May 13</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">June 10</li></ul><img src="/images/f4207043-9752-42f8-afb4-1d9947168bd6" alt="YGK Play" width="177" height="197" style="width:177px;height:197px;display:inline-block">Bayridge Public School is a proud and grateful partner of Play Gaming & Entertainment, a charitable gaming organization. Our roster is in need of 8-10  new volunteer members! Your commitment to the Bingo Team involves a brief online training, 2-hour shifts as often as you can be involved but ideally 2-4 shifts over the next 7 months. The contract year for bingo, is April 1 - March 31st the following year. Our Bingo shifts range from Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sundays between 12 pm and 10 pm. Please connect with Kristen Collins at collinskd@limestone.on.ca if you are interested in joining the team! The financial support (shares) from bingo supports the purchase of technology, the cost of bus transportation, field trip expens important school-wide events, and so much more at BPS. We thank you in advance for your support and time. <img src="/images/68e73542-f1fa-4e16-80aa-e867480e2f9b" alt="Important Info" width="335" height="239" style="width:335px;height:239px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Important Information: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Climbers Closed</h3>The primary climber is being inspected this week so they can deem it safe for play in the Spring. Due to the colder temperatures and wet weather, the primary and junior climbers will be closed for the winter season and will reopen in the Spring. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Main Office</h3>Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The office will be covered for an hour throughout the day from 12-1 pm. You can email us at bayri@limestone.on.ca or call 613-389-6900. Emails and phone messages will be answered within 48 hours. For immediate assistance, please call back and to speak to someone. Bayridge Public School is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. Harrassment, discrimination, violence, or abuse towards staff will not be tolerated. Thank you.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Service Dogs Only</h3>Only service dogs are allowed on school property - this is standard practice across the Limestone District School Board in order to keep you, your dog, and staff and students safe. Owners with dogs without visible identification will be asked to leave school property. Thank you for your understanding.<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">BPS Fundraiser! </h3><img src="/images/d5965cad-100b-408e-994a-3bd33ac7555e" alt="School Fundraiser " width="501" height="645" style="width:501px;height:645px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Timetable - Balanced Day </h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Time</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Activity</th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Morning Bell Rings</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">9:05-10:45 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">10:45-11:05 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:05-11:25 am</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">First Nutrition Break</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">11:25-1:05 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:05-1:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Recess</td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:25-1:45 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Second Nutrition Break </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">1:45-3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">100 Instructional Minutes </td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">3:25 pm</th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Dismissal</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Staff Organization: 2025-2026</h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Welcome to: </h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Jana Biron (casual EA) </li></ul><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Teaching Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Support Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Custodial Staff</th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Administrative Staff</th></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Nicole Stone Kristen CollinsNariy MoscropAllison Huntley Cindy Marshall June CottonAmy Hart Ella Breen (LTO)Megan Richmond (LTO)Meagan AkeySumi Nada Eddy TraversJacob Fields-Young Marc Wolsey Alana OverveldeAlicia Bacile Carol Hill Andrew Seychuk Cynthia Laird Emma Hamilton</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Cameron DucharmeEmiley TurcotteLeanne Locke Sarah Perrett Morgan HennesseyPrecious AlabaNorah GodinLee-Anne Touchette Maria Frid Andrea Martin Keerthiga Dhandipani Rawan SawanYogi JayaramanEmma ElyeaJana Biron Ella Price Stephanie McKinnon April Miner Sabrina Hossain </td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Michel CoreaChris KleinThomas Wolfe</td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 175px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;">Emily StephenCarey Lynn AsselstinePamela Graham</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Messages from KFL&A: </h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Vaccines</h3><img src="/images/eb5e3f7b-9317-4001-83ec-201a809495b4" alt="Vaccines" width="449" height="689" style="width:449px;height:689px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Glasses</h3><img src="/images/ee6efcc2-8459-4cc9-896d-c09f14b739fb" alt="Glasses" width="446" height="558" style="width:446px;height:558px;display:inline-block"><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Getting to School Safely</h3><img src="/images/b1ce98b8-0279-4989-a7d0-b1643b9ac275" alt="Being Active" width="470" height="606" style="width:470px;height:606px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Concussion Information: </h2>Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/ed367aa6-75d4-595c-b2df-8517c9f79680/Form%20142-2%20Concussion%20Protocol%20Flow%20Chart.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> to read the LDSB Concussion Flow Chart. LDSB is committed to helping all students succeed and lead safe, healthy, and active lives. As part of its commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and well-being, the Ministry of Education supports concussion awareness, prevention, identification, management, tracking, and training in schools through legislation, policy, and resources. Click <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/concussion_protocols" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a> for more information on the LDSB website. The office calls home for all students who have a head injury/suspected concussion. If a student has one or more symptoms of a concussion they are given an orange bracelet are will not particiapte in physical activity (i.e., physical education, DPA, recess) until cleared (signed off) by a caregiver and/or medical professional. We encourage all students with symptoms of a concussion to be picked up from school and monitored by a caregiver and assessed by a medical professional. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Cell Phones in Schools</h2><img src="/images/dd69d3bc-a08b-4856-bd98-878ecc0210ee" alt="Out of Site Out of Mind No Cell Phones" width="165" height="189" style="width:165px;height:189px;display:inline-block;float:left">We encourage students and families to use the office phones whenever possible, if they need to contact each other throughout the school day. However, we understand that there are certain circumstances in which a cell phone may be deemed necessary.When can students use a mobile device: If a student is in Grade 6 and below, they can bring a mobile device to school but will only be able to use it before and after school.If a student is in Grades 7-12, they must keep their personal mobile devices stored out of sight (i.e., in the teacher's locked closet) and either powered off or set to silent mode during instructional time, except when an educator grants explicit permission for use under the specified circumstances.What parents/caregivers can do: You can teach your student about finding a healthy balance in using technology by limiting screen time at home. You can also:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Read <a href="https://mediasmarts.ca/four-tips-managing-your-kids-screen-time" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Media Smarts’ tips for managing your kids’ screen time</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore <a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/problem-gambling--technology-use-treatment" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health’s (CAMH’s) </a>services and resources if you have concerns about your child’s use of technology</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">Explore<a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">School Mental Health Ontario</a><a href="https://smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link"> </a>resources to help you manage your child’s screen time</li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Clothing</h2>The Limestone District School Board is committed to upholding human rights and creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible school climate that ensures all students and staff feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/58a80fa0-9ac3-5d41-8066-b494d53b475a/AP%20352%20Student%20Clothing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Administrative Procedure 352: Student Clothing</a> has been updated to reflect this commitment.The Student Clothing Administrative Procedure will be applied in a fair and consistent way throughout schools in the LDSB in an effort to respect student clothing decisions within parameters and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.<img src="/images/8c1d2284-7216-4407-9b26-3e3ec255ab9e" alt="Medical Box" width="302" height="266" style="width:302px;height:266px;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Prevalent Medical Conditions</h2>We still have many outstanding Medical Plans of Care for students who have been identified in our Aspen database as requiring medical support at school. In order to make sure we are able to support the needs of your student, we ask that you complete the appropriate medical forms that are applicable to your student. <h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Plans of Care:</h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Form 311 (B, C, D, E) is the Plan of Care, which is required by all students with Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma and / or Anaphylaxis. Please make sure to fill out the correct form(s) for your student’s medical condition. This is a fillable PDF document, which you can fill out online or print and complete and email back to the school email: <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f5f7823f-f258-4fc9-a281-1f55be032680/Form-311-A-General-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-A General POC</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/84d3d1f5-f502-4998-af05-2a91b5aa1775/Form-311-B-Epilepsy-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-B - Epilepsy Plan of Care</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a5c961f6-c237-4884-963a-a2c546205d1b/Form-311-C-Diabetes-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-C - Diabetes Plan of Care</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8fb1f25e-2485-4a83-a8ac-5867fca6eeca/Form-311-D-Asthma-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-D - Asthma Plan of Care</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/f33a96c6-8447-49d4-a6ea-d530125c1f6d/Form-311-E-Anaphylaxis-POC-LDSB.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 311-E - Anaphylaxis Plan of Care</a></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr">Supplemental Forms:</h3>Click below for necessary supplementary forms needed including:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/60e3258d-6179-5090-9a08-1eb1967938e1/Form%20314-A1%20Authorization%20and%20Request%20for%20Administration%20of%20Prescribed%20Medication%20Medical%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A1: Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication/Medical Procedures</a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/1bf7a2f8-1a17-5321-b578-5066dc8af89b/Form%20314%20A2%20Administration%20of%20Medication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A2: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of Prescribed Medication</a></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/44babf51-b927-5f03-be30-e35c10bc9297/Form%20314-A3%20Administration%20of%20Epi-Pen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A3: Authorization and Request Form for the Administration of an Epi-Pen</a></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/9cffe5a4-4ef6-49b3-a4e7-cff6d94dbd93/Form-314-A4-Request-for-Authorization-of-Rescue-Inhaler.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-A4: Asthma Management - Request and Authorization for the Administration of Reliver/Rescue Inhaler</a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/da6321f9-6ab1-584b-983c-48dbc57b1763/Form%20314-B1%20The%20Administration%20of%20Medication%20and%20or%20Medical%20Procedures%20to%20Students%20Record%20of%20Procedures.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form-314-B1: The Administration of Medication and/or Medical Procedures to Students: Record of Procedures</a></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A1 is the Authorization and Request for Administration of Prescribed Medication. If your child requires medication during school hours, this form MUST BE completed and signed by the physician. Please have the physician email it directly to the school at <a href="mailto:bayri@limestone.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">bayri@limestone.on.ca</a> or fax it to us: 613-389-4291.</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A2 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Prescribed Medication. This form is for you to sign and give permission to the school to administer the medication indicated on Form 314-A1. </li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A3 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of an Epi-Pen Glucagon, and Emergency Seizure Medication. This applies to students with a plan of care for anaphylaxis, epilepsy, and diabetes. In accordance with Limestone District School Board Policy, students at risk for anaphylactic reaction, and have prescribed epi-pens, are always to carry an epi-pen on their person. Please ensure that your student has his/her epi-pen with them and readily available to staff when they are at school. We store the second epi-pen at the main office.</li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-A4 is the Authorization and Request for the Administration of Reliever/Rescue Inhaler. This applies to students with a plan of care for asthma. </li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem">Form 314-B1 is the Administration of Medical Procedures. This form needs to be submitted if there is a certain medical procedure that needs to happen during school hours. </li></ul>No medication or procedures can be administered at school without the authorization forms signed and filed at the school.We are here to support students with medical conditions and paperwork to ensure your student can fully access school in a safe, accepting, and healthy learning environment that fully supports their well-being.<img src="/images/403e06af-a124-42b5-a9b5-dd003fe67a58" alt="No nuts" width="316" height="366" style="width:316px;height:366px;display:inline-block">Please check with the teacher before sending consumables for the whole class. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2><img src="/images/cc389f96-f08f-4b87-a4ac-84522155dd42" alt="Student insurance" width="299" height="111" style="width:299px;height:111px;display:inline-block;float:left"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Student Accident Insurance</h2>The Limestone District School Board requires that students have student accident insurance in order to participate in extra-curricular activities. Before students will be allowed to participate in these events, parents/guardians must confirm their own coverage for items not covered under the <a href="http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/services.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Provincial Health Plan</a>, or purchase an insurance plan.Each year a Student Accident Insurance Plan is made available to all students on a voluntary basis. The plan provides protection for dental damage due to accidents, fracture benefits and other important coverage, which are not covered under the Provincial Health Plan. Some parents may have dental plan coverage through their workplace but many of these plans are limited in one way or another, while this accident coverage is not. You should compare plans to make sure you have the coverage you need or desire.In making this plan available, the Board wishes to make its position clear in the matter of insurance. Under the Education Act, the Board is not permitted to provide insurance coverage for accidents to pupils, therefore, the Board recommends consideration of this plan to any parent who wishes to obtain this kind of insurance. Although the policy has all the advantages of a group plan, it is essentially a direct contract between the parent and the insurance company.A family plan is also available for three or more students which permits the enrolment of students in the family who are attending schools outside the jurisdiction of this Board as long as at least one child in the family is attending a school within the Limestone District School Board.If you wish to subscribe to this insurance, you may do so by completing the form handed out to students the first week of school and mailing it directly to <a href="mailto:imkadmin@insuremykids.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">Reliable Life Insurance Company</a> in the stamped envelope provided. Or, for your convenience, you may purchase directly online at <a href="http://www.insuremykids.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">www.insuremykids.com</a>.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Human Development & Sexual Health </h2>Parents/guardians play an important role in their student’s learning. As such, the Ministry of Education requires the Limestone District School Board to inform parents/guardians when instruction related to Human Development and Sexual Health will occur. Please read the list of expectations by grade before exempting your student from this strand in the Ontario health curriculum using Form 325-B.<a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5407d190-f0f9-5601-a1ce-ec2bb33e497d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-A - Notice of Period of Instruction Grade 1 to 8</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/b04b87ed-501c-542a-b246-3f0f7c88ac58" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-B - Exemption Letter Parent Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/803597a0-9b94-511f-968c-476f93c67e18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-C - Principal Acknowledgement of Exemption Request</a><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/652bb7db-7aeb-5a00-bf1f-2421f5463373" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 325-D - List of H.D. and S.H Instruction Expectations by Grade</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Creed-based Accommodations</h2>LDSB is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes acceptance and protects freedom of creed for all individuals. This Administrative Procedure stipulates the process of requesting creed-based accommodation. LDSB will take all reasonable steps to ensure freedom of creed-based beliefs and practices consistent with the Code. It is expected that students and their families will help the Board to understand their creed-related needs and will work with the Board and its schools to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Should your student require a creed-based accommodation, please reach out to the school to set up a time to meet and complete <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/4f50cb67-cdc1-57d7-9cb8-76a6f4afedc1/Form%20106A%20Creed-based%20Accommodation%20Request%20form.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Form 106A: Creed-based Accommodation Request Form</a>. More information can be found <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/8f726e14-6105-5139-95d9-91f87f31daec/AP%20106%20Creed-Based%20Accommodation.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">School Trips and CPICs for Volunteers</h2><img src="/images/dbeba4e5-7cc5-4ddc-882c-ee02db48167d" alt="Kingston Police" width="161" height="72" style="width:161px;height:72px;display:inline-block;float:right">Throughout the year, we may ask for parent/guardian volunteers on school trips or for various classroom and school activities. The wait time for obtaining a CPIC (background check with vulnerable sector screening) can be lengthy. As such, if you think you would be willing to assist with a trip or school event in the future, please consider obtaining a CPIC with vulnerable sector screening, beforehand.<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;">Indigenous Self-Identification</h2><img src="https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/007a/thumb-c233c40d315c546286fed2c9a73b786d.png" alt="" width="151" height="121" style="border:0px;boxSizing:border-box;-TwBorderSpacingX:0;-TwBorderSpacingY:0;-TwTranslateX:0;-TwTranslateY:0;-TwRotate:0;-TwSkewX:0;-TwSkewY:0;-TwScaleX:1;-TwScaleY:1;-TwScrollSnapStrictness:proximity;-TwRingOffsetWidth:0px;-TwRingOffsetColor:#fff;-TwRingColor:rgba(49,190,200,.5);-TwRingOffsetShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwRingShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadow:0 0 #0000;-TwShadowColored:0 0 #0000;display:block;verticalAlign:middle;height:121px;maxWidth:100%;maxHeight:100%;borderRadius:0.25rem;backgroundColor:transparent;objectFit:contain;width:151px;float:left">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) invites students to voluntarily and confidentially self-identify as Indigenous. Elementary and secondary students with First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit ancestry can self-identify <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-self-identification" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">HERE</a>. School board self-identification is based on any degree of Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis citizenship, etc.). Self-identification can be withdrawn at any time. LDSB, in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario, does not require proof of identity to self-identify. <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Safe Arrival - Reporting a Student's Absence</h2>There are three options for families to use to report a student's absence:<ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">SchoolMessenger App on your phone.</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/account/login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="editor-link">SchoolMessenger website portal</a>.</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: left;">call the automated attendance phone line at 1-855-257-9349</li></ul>**Always enter "lates" as a full day even if the child will only be absent for half a day. It will adjust automatically once the student arrives. For more information on how to report an absence please watch the video below or contact Mrs. Graham in the office.<iframe data-lexical-video-id="IW205rwkYsc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IW205rwkYsc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Opportunities for Families </h2><img src="/images/3f4af086-03a1-47fc-a90f-048d4a3b44ec" alt="Operation Warm Feet" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Resources for Families</h2><img src="/images/fd2ee69b-978b-401a-ab8c-20836a8b85cd" alt="Mathematics Mindset November " width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/e9316f99-fe64-4ea9-8d65-bd957fb9a262" alt="letter to families" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/b6587379-a0fb-4e8e-830a-4f0ca7b688d7" alt="Maltby" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/17c7870a-e723-4428-83c1-3f0290335b93" alt="Kairos" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/4f798548-c981-4884-a33f-e8fd9c97630c" alt="Optometrist" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/9e958665-0161-4dfd-a6de-1c281f909784" alt="Dental Hygiene Clinics" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/78f0be43-cc65-4af0-97ed-96ade286aa0c" alt="Maltby Centre" width="431" height="654" style="width:431px;height:654px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/537c932d-3016-44d0-a73e-19f553357ad2" alt="Maltby Centre Where to Turn to Talk" width="561" height="780" style="width:561px;height:780px;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/dd603c0b-e928-4d06-a131-f9cc795545db" alt="Kids Help Phone" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Order 'Bear Wear' Online</h2><a href="https://specialtytrophies.ca/bayridgeps/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Bear wear is always available to families - order online here</a>!<img src="/images/e43432c1-5b86-481e-ab82-825ad3f9b870" alt="Bear wear" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">We Have an Early On Centre at Bayridge PS</h2><img src="/images/81087f4b-80c9-424a-bf86-b64ca73e0a38" alt="early on logo new" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><a href="about:blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Get more information on LDSB's website about the Early ON Child and Family Centre located in Bayridge PS.</a><img src="/images/7aaf1dec-b56f-40b5-bc75-a94ea6545710" alt="Human rights Poster" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><img src="/images/37b242ad-930f-43dd-a7e1-046ce6040d67" alt="Land Acknowledgement" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"> <h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"> </h2>

2025-11-16 14:14:12.87 +0000 UTC

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Welcome to Bayridge Public School located in Kingston West and home to more than 250 full-time students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. At Bayridge, we pride ourselves on our contributions to the school community through excellence in academics, sports, leadership, and participation in extra-curricular activities.

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PIC Gathering with Director December 4, 2025

<img src="/images/bff4337c-478a-4c20-a057-a8a6e80ca7cb" alt="Parent Involvement Committee Gathering with Director" width="584" height="730" style="width:584px;height:730px;display:inline-block">Join us for a special <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/parent-involvement-committee" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)</a> gathering with Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. When: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Where: In-person or onlineIn-person: 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, OntarioOnline: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_MmJlMGM0YWEtNDQ4NS00YzAxLWJhMmEtNjhjNmM5NDA0ZmRk%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522e1f4165f-ebae-4d82-a73c-a0de593830be%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25222807506b-b7b9-4de9-8d10-c7f7c33103a9%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=49721d4d-f239-4e30-a5d3-f2d0a60ce03a&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link">Link to Attend</a>We look forward to seeing you there!

2025-11-25 16:21:00.653 +0000 UTC

Limestone District School Board Chair and Vice-Chair Elected for 2025-2026

<img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block"> <img src="/images/02ea62dd-f2f2-5bdf-8bf4-95704c83d5d1" alt="" width="349" height="452" style="width:349px;height:452px;display:inline-block">Chair Karen McGregor (left) and Vice-Chair Tiffany Lloyd Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Chair Karen McGregor was re-elected to the role, and Trustee Tiffany Lloyd was elected to Vice-Chair at the Annual Meeting of the Board November 19, 2025. Trustees elect a Chair and Vice-Chair each year of their four-year mandate. Chair McGregor, who has been Chair since June 2025, represents LDSB schools in the Townships of Central Frontenac, Addington Highlands, and North Frontenac.  “Trustees play a critical role as a bridge between the communities we serve and the Board, ensuring that families have a direct channel to raise local concerns, seek guidance and influence decisions that affect their children's education,” says Chair McGregor. “I am honoured to be re-elected as Chair for the coming year, to work with a Board of Trustees determined to make a positive difference in the lives of every student in our district.” Vice-Chair Lloyd represents LDSB schools in the Town of Greater Napanee. "I’m honoured to serve as Vice-Chair, and I’m grateful for my colleagues’ confidence,” says Vice-Chair Lloyd. “I look forward to working together as we support our schools, listen to our communities, and make decisions that truly benefit the students and families we serve." Trustees will be selecting the committees they wish to serve on next week at the Nominations Committee Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025.

2025-11-21 20:25:34.383 +0000 UTC

Choices at 7 Program Information

The Limestone District School Board's Choices at 7 programs offer opportunities for students entering Grade 7 to participate in a variety of unique learning environments. Depending on the availability of places in the programs, students currently in Grade 7 may also apply to join a program for their Grade 8 year. The Choices at 7 programs that are offered include: <ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">ATLAS (Applying Technology for Learning, Aptitude, and Success) </li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Challenge (Gifted and Academic Enrichment Program) </li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">LEAP (Limestone Education through the Arts Program) </li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Extended French Immersion Program (for students entering Grade 7 only)</li></ul>If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, you are invited to attend the information nights that are being held at each site (dates and times are listed below). For detailed information about any of the Choices at 7 programs, please visit the <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7" class="editor-link">Choices at 7 web page.</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Application Process: </h2>The application form for the ATLAS Program, the Challenge Program, LEAP, and Extended French Immersion for September 2026 will be open from December 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. until January 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Application information and links will be available on the <a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/choices_at_7" class="editor-link">Choices at 7 web page.</a><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr">Choices at 7 Information Nights: </h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Calvin Park Public School - ATLAS, Challenge, LEAP and CORE Choices at 7 Program Information Night</li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem">Loughborough Public School - Challenge Program Choices at 7 Program Information Night</li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem">Ernestown Intermediate and Secondary School - Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Program Information Night</li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.</li></ul></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem">Harrowsmith Public School - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Monday December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.</li></ul></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem">Module Vanier - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</li></ul></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem">Module L’Acadie - Extended French Immersion Program Information Night</li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem">Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.</li></ul></li></ul>If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at the address that appears below.Kind regards,Wilma Pettingill and Elizabeth SuriyuthLDSB Choices at 7 Registrars<a href="mailto:choicesatseven@limestone.on.ca" class="editor-link">choicesatseven@limestone.on.ca</a>

2025-11-20 21:00:49.731 +0000 UTC

Land Acknowledgement

The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.